Quote: Chris71 "Think Elias would possibly consider a trade to the Hawks due to the Havlat factor. Gontia isn't doing too bad for you so far this season but reason I mention Gontia is I think the way the Hawks play he would be a pretty good fit.
White I admit isn't the player he was but he still can do a job.
TBF I think Holik being out the Devils line up is a big miss for them, okay he is getting to the end of his career but he is a guy who will go through walls for the team and bust his butt which makes things happen.
Think the problem with Weekes is that if he hasn't got a strong D in front of him he can struggle but he aint too bad a goalie but he never gets a run in goal due to Brodeurs game winning talent which doesn't help him. Don't think he has played back to back games for well over a year has he? Think thats been his problem in his NHL career though not getting regular game time which for me is because he is an okay goalie not a real stand out, he can have absolute blinders but he can also have stinkers.
Still think the management will look at all angles of possibly trading for a replacement for Marty, not that you will ever get a suitable replacement for a guy of his quality. Think now he is out the line it will show how much they rely on his ability between the pipes.'"
Martin is a top pairing d man now, not a true #1 but hes a good player. When fully fit the Devils D isnt too bad. The danger with trading Elias is that he is the most naturally talented player, even though he cant seem to get it going no matter who he plays with.. Gionta is out of favour with the fans and is making 4mill per. Hes UFA at the end of the season too. He gets all his goals as a garbage man and that isnt how he is being used.
Holik is the best face off man and plays first unit on the PP. If the devs are out of it at the deadline and Marty isnt healthy i can see him, gionta and a couple of others being traded at the deadline. The rumors are that Edmonton is looking to trade Roloson so maybe hes an option.
I think they will stick with Weekes and Cementglove and hope that they can make the 8 when everyone is fit. I wouldnt mind seeing Gionta gone but Sutter seems deead set against putting any of the prospects/rookies in on one of the top lines.
